2017 fantasy football projection: Vikings WR Adam Thielen

In his first two seasons in the league, Thielen (an undrafted free agent), combined for 20 receptions, less than 300 receiving yards and just one touchdown.

Season No. 3 was magical for the Minnesota native, though. Thielen was Minnesota’s leading receiver, finishing with 69 receptions for 967 yards and five touchdowns.

That resulted in 195.2 ESPN standard fantasy points and 205.2 DraftKings points. Thielen ranked as ESPN’s 30th overall receiver. So, if you were in a 10-team league, Thielen probably wouldn’t have been a 1 or 2 WR, but he would have been a solid 3 or a solid flex. Of course, we didn’t know any of this going into the season.

So, what can we expect in 2017?

Probably more of the same. Thielen has shown progression throughout his first three seasons, and after filling his wallet (or bank account because it’s 2017 and nobody uses cash anymore) this offseason, the Vikings are expecting more of that.

I’d expect Thielen to be Minnesota’s No. 2 receiver, behind Stefon Diggs. With a full offseason with quarterback Sam Bradford, Thielen should be even more comfortable in this offense.

I’ll give Thielen 75 catches for 800-1,000 yards and 6-8 touchdowns. He won’t be a 1-2 fantasy WR, but if he’s your third receiver or your flex, you should be in a good spot.

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